Defending champions Orlando Pirates were pitted against tough opponents but big three rivals Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns avoided top flight opposition in the Nedbank Cup last-32 draw held in Sandton on Thursday evening.
The Buccaneers, who wrapped up a third successive MTN8 trophy this season, are out to complete another hat-trick in the Nedbank. They meet fellow Betway Premiership outfit Richards Bay FC in the opening round in KwaZulu-Natal, with final dates and venues to be named later.
Bay are battling in the 2024-25 Premiership, facing a relegation battle as they are rooted in 14th place after 13 matches. Pirates are in second position, three points behind leaders Sundowns, with both having played 11 games.
The last-32 is the first round to include Premiership teams, and comes after multitudes of preliminary stages have been played by amateur and lower division outfits.
Nedbank Cup last-32 drawPolokwane City v The Bees
Sekhukhune United v Cape Town City
Kaizer Chiefs v Free Agents
Mpheni Home Defender v Hungry Lions
Magesi FC v SuperSport United
Mamelodi Sundowns v Sibanye Golden Stars
Royal AM vs Milford FC
Richards Bay FC v Orlando Pirates
Venda FC v Cape Town Spurs
Lamontville Golden Arrows v Chippa United
TS Galaxy v CR Vasco Da Gama
Stellenbosch FC v Kruger United
AmaZulu v Mighty Eagles
Lerumo Lions v Durban City FC
Umvoti FC v Baroka FC
Pretoria Callies v Marumo Gallants
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